Pediatrician recommending whole milk

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lnh5042 wrote:

Over the past few days my 9 month old has not been wanting to take his bottles at daycare. He is breastfed and receives bottles of breastmilk. He has only been taking about 5-6 oz over 8-9 hrs and has not been interested in solids either. When I called my pediatrician to ask about this they told me that they recommend that he not be getting any breast milk and should be getting whole milk and solids. Am I crazy for thinking this is ridiculous??

That's what I thought too, thank you. It's crazy to me that this pediatrician tries to make me feel guilty for still breastfeeding even though EVERYTHING I read says this is what is best for him! And yes, he is nursing just fine with me just not wanting to take the bottle during the day at daycare

There must be some kind of misunderstanding. Of course your baby should still be getting breastmilk (or formula) at this age. That should continue to age 1 at a minimum. Intake is 16-24 oz between 6 months and 1 year. Many pedis are okay with starting to introduce whole milk at 9-10 months, though that doesn't mean cutting out breastmilk entirely. And most pedis say to wait until 1 year before introducing whole milk.

They say there's not enough nutrients in cows milk that's why you hold off until a year. That's crazy your pediatrician is making you feel guilty about breastfeeding, that just doesn't make sense. Might be time to go shopping for a new doctor...

I mentioned to my pediatrician that my baby is quite small for his age (he'll be 10 mo on 2/5 but only 17ish lbs). She said to feed him solids first before offering breastmilk. I was shocked at first too. My LO ended up reverse cycling recently anyway. He would only drink 2 oz while I'm at work and we would sneak in another 2-4 oz in oatmeal etc. but he makes up for it when I get home and at night. It's exhausting! He used to wake up only once to feed, now it's 3 times. :( but at least I know he's eating more solids during the day and still getting breastmilk at night. Good luck!

The same thing is happening here. My LO is 9 months and about 18 lbs. He is still very attached to nursing and isn't all that interested in solids. He is just now starting to do a little better with them, but that could change again next week! And I believe he is doing reverse cycling too... doesn't want the bottle but nurses just fine in the evening & at night. I have a feeling weaning is going to be difficult when it's that time!

I am going through the same EXACT thing. My LO breastfeeds all night long instead. That is ridiculous. I would not give whole milk. Why would a pregnant cow's milk be better than what nature intended? And it is pasteurized so some of the good stuff is removed anyway.

My LO is only 15 lbs. She is breastfed and has solids and eats the exact same way as yours. Sometimes 2 oz of breast milk while I am at work and then nursing all night long. Has anything changed for you yet? Have you noticed this as a pattern? Does your LO ever go back to having bottles @ daycare?

This post is a little over a year old but I am wondering how your lo is doing? How much do they weigh? Mine did bottle rejection during the day and reverse cycling nursing at night. But she still continues to be a small eater and is in the 0% for weight at 2 years old, 21 lbs 0 oz.

This post is a little over a year old but I am wondering how your lo is doing? How much do they weigh? Mine did bottle rejection during the day and reverse cycling nursing at night. But she still continues to be a small eater and is in the 0% for weight at 2 years old, 21 lbs 0 oz.

This post is a little over a year old but I am wondering how your lo is doing? How much do they weigh? Mine did bottle rejection during the day and reverse cycling nursing at night. But she still continues to be a small eater and is in the 0% for weight at 2 years old, 21 lbs 0 oz.